Kilroy's Workshop, Inc. - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Joseph Houghes

We had a great time here with a foundation class that me and my kiddo both took. Good experience for first time attendees, with lots of help and tips from the staff, and a cool shop environment for multiple classes going all at once.

Instructors and staff were all focused on safety, everyone having a good experience, and a good finished product that you made yourself. We can't wait for our full day class next month.

Lady Margaret

Great place to learn anything related to metalwork up to and including professional welding certification. I'm interested in the jewelry classes they offer which has been a great deal of fun. And has given me inspiration to continue my learning in metalworking. I've also taken a blacksmithing class and I was shocked at the number of people taking classes on a weekday morning. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. You can check their upcoming classes on their website.

Justin Rogers

Coming back for other courses.

I went to the basic blacksmith course and really enjoyed it. What I got is not pretty, but functional as I wanted for a first attempt.

While I should have asked more questions, I also suggest with new folks that the instructors point out mistakes and bad technique. Overall a little more proactive instructions.
For me, this criticism doesn't degrade the experience, with the freedom of experience its own reward.

J L

This may be a bit long....but worth it. I have been watching "Forged in Fire" for who knows how long. Mentioned a few times to my wife while watching that it looked fun to try. She found Kilroy's Workshop and gifted me an intro class making a simple knife. I went having no idea what to expect.

I entered Kilroy's and was greeted by Magni. He is 17 and has been in blacksmithing since he was 10. Got to say, Magni handled himself like a much older adult. Super friendly and made the class of five feel welcome. While we were waiting for class to begin, Ron (the owner) came out and greeted everyone and spent a bit of time talking about his crew, his business activities and really engaged the whole class.

Entering the workshop floor was a bit daunting....2000F furnaces going, employees on the production side working, and our class of 5. Magni gave us an overview, and then took us to get our hammers. Best advice given of the night "Make sure you get a hammer you can swing for 2 hours"....and he was not kidding.

Magni then walked us through, stage by stage, of what we were doing, helped correct goofs and most importantly, Magni took extra time with some of the younger class members to make sure they were progressing. Swinging hammers on steel is a challenge and Magni really helped everyone along. I was using a 2-3lb hammer, which may sound easy, but swing that on steel for 2 hours and tell me how you feel. Magni was using a 12lb hammer and I had to ask him to use it. After 28 hits on my steel (I counted) I went back to my 2-3lb hammer. Holy cow. I have new and deep admiration for blacksmiths and the incredible strength and endurance they posses.

At the end of class, I had a knife...that I made...from a simple blank of steel. Is it pretty? To me, absolutely. Perfect? Not by a long shot, but with the help of Magni and the rest of the Kilroy crew, I have a creation via a process I have never done.

If you are looking to try something new, try Kilroy's beginning class. If you are apprehensive because "I have never done it before", the team at Kilroy's will make you feel welcome, and trust me you will be surprised how fun it can be....and at the end of it you will have something unique that you created...and you may be a bit tired too!

Gina S

There are classes for beginners through advanced in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and welding. There are all ages enjoying themselves in the forge in group classes or just enjoying time with the forge equipment doing projects. Staff instructors are helpful and friendly and they have all the equipment needed to do a wide variety of projects.

They also have people to do projects for you if you need welding or blacksmithing.

The owner is a really great guy, providing a family friendly environment for kids to come learn and work on their skills.

Brian K.

What an amazing experience and a ton of fun. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. It is a very family friendly and open atmosphere. My kids and I took the 4 hour entry level "Blacksmithing - All levels" and it was a great place to start. No time was wasted and after the safety briefing we were hammering steel within 10 minutes of the classes' start time. We all chose to make 'Viking knives" (see photos) and all three of us were able to complete the projects with time to spare. We spent the rest of the class time learning how to make traditional "square nails". These are a great skill builder. While it was certainly hot I have nothing but positive things to say. It was a great afternoon with my kids and I am certainly looking forward to coming back for more classes! If you have any interest in crafting things give this a shot you will not be disappointed!

Daniel McCray

Had a great time in the intro to Mig class. Learned a lot! Super helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend if you are looking to pick up skills!

Baileigh Baker

By far the most friendly, welcoming, patient staff I've ever met. My husband and I took a mini knife class from 9am-4pm. Our lead instructor Noah was 17! He was absolutely amazing. The owner Ron is such a pleasure to talk to and always has the biggest smile. He advocates for these kids and really gives them opportunities they wouldn't have anywhere else. I've never seen anyone so confident about someone as Ron is about his students/staff. The shop is huge on being family friendly so no cussing or anything like that. The instructors are so incredibly knowledgeable. Noah said he'd explain things as little or as much as we'd want and he really did deliver! All the staff are passionate, radiant, and one big family. I can't wait to come back and do more classes. Thank you Kilroys for completely changing my idea of what a blacksmithing shop would be like. I was so scared /nervous walking in and by the end I walked around like I owned the place 🤣